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Is Le Havre safe? 🇫🇷
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Le Havre 🇫🇷
France · Assessed 14 November 2026
85
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime81/100GoodCrime index 55.8 / 100
Sentiment85/100GoodGenerally Positive
Advisories75Good
Stability76Good
Health87Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“Demonstrations There is an increased likelihood of demonstrations, political gatherings and marches taking place across France, sometimes at short notice. Whilst most demonstrations are peaceful, you should remain aware of your surroundings.”
Updated 2026-10-22T16:57:33Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution
“Canada's official risk level for France: exercise a high degree of caution.”
Updated 2026-11-06T15:55:58.8328828-05:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
80 / 100 (Generally Positive)
80
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
186k residents
83
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
1.3 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6France1.3World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
91
Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime is not a primary concern for visitors in Le Havre.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing is a risk in train stations, crowded transit areas, and busy shopping streets.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Generally Positive
85/100
Reported feel80Generally Positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Travelers generally find Le Havre to be a practical and understated city, with a lower risk profile than larger French tourist hubs.
Le Havre is a safe destination for travelers, with low risks of violent crime.
While Le Havre is generally safe, visitors should remain aware of petty theft, particularly in crowded areas and transport hubs. Broader national security concerns, including potential unrest and demonstrations, also apply to France as a whole.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026French dockworkers strike over budget measures and militarisation of ports, impacting port operations.— RFI
- Oct 2026Cruise ships rerouted away from French ports due to civil unrest.— P&O Cruises / Cruise Mummy
- Oct 2026Riots spread across France, with protests and unrest occurring.— i24NEWS / The New York Times
- Mar 2026Le Havre assessed as safe for travel.— Travel Safe - Abroad
Common scams
- Pickpocketing and petty theft in crowded areas like train stations and public transport.
Full briefing
Le Havre presents a low-risk environment for travelers, with official data indicating a very safe composite index. Violent crime is not a significant concern for visitors in this port city. However, as with many urban areas in France, petty theft and pickpocketing are present, particularly in busy locations such as train stations and on public transport.
Recent reports from October 2026 highlight ongoing civil unrest and strikes across France, including in ports, which have led to cruise ship rerouting and protests. While these events may not directly target tourists, they indicate a broader national security situation that warrants increased caution. Travelers are advised to stay informed about local conditions and potential demonstrations.
To ensure a safe trip, visitors should exercise standard urban precautions. This includes being vigilant in crowded areas, securing valuables, and carrying identification. While Le Havre itself is described as generally safe and less crowded than major tourist destinations, awareness of your surroundings, especially after dark, is always recommended. Official taxis and confirmed routes for ride services are advisable for nighttime travel.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Le Havre districts for visitors: 3 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Le Havre safety map.
Port AreacautionBe aware of your surroundings, especially in less populated areas or late at night.
Docks VaubancautionCan be busy; maintain awareness for petty theft in crowded areas.
City CentresaferGenerally safe, but exercise standard urban precautions, especially after dark.
Saint-Vincent QuartersaferA residential area, generally safe with normal precautions.
GravillesaferResidential area, considered safe with standard precautions.
07 · After Dark
Is Le Havre safe at night?
78% of people in France say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2024).
Violent crime is not a primary concern for visitors in Le Havre.
After dark, be most careful around Port Area, Docks Vauban. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Le Havre safety FAQ (2026)
Is Le Havre safe right now (2026)?
Le Havre is a safe destination for travelers, with low risks of violent crime. While Le Havre is generally safe, visitors should remain aware of petty theft, particularly in crowded areas and transport hubs. Broader national security concerns, including potential unrest and demonstrations, also apply to France as a whole. (Assessed 14 November 2026.)
Is Le Havre safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Le Havre report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Le Havre should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Le Havre (2026)?
- Pickpocketing and petty theft in crowded areas like train stations and public transport.
How does Le Havre compare with other places in France (2026)?
Le Havre ranks #9 of 9 France destinations we've assessed, scoring 85/100. See the France safety overview for the full list.
How is this le-havre safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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